Oven baked bbq boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes

Q: What temperature should I bake boneless skinless chicken thighs?

Whether theyre on a sheet pan, in a skillet, or in a saucy marinade, the best temperature for cooking boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the oven is between 400°F and 450°F, with 425°F being the temperature we rely on most often.

Whisk together brown sugar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, honey, and soy sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture and refrigerate for basting. Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.
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When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken in a glass baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the reserved 1/2 cup marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs are flavorful and juicy. This delicious chicken recipe is so easy to make, with common ingredients. Making Barbecue Chicken Thighs in the oven makes this easy dinner recipe a family favorite.

This is an easy and quick dinner recipe that you can make on a weeknight, or whenever you want a quick meal. You can also make a lot at one time.

Chicken thighs are dark meat, which is more flavorful and juicier than white meat.

Can I Use Boneless/Skinless Thighs?

Yes you can. The main adjustment you will need to make is to the cook time. Since there is no bone, they will cook a little faster.

You can also use chicken breasts, and as with the other cuts of chicken, check the doneness with a digital meat thermometer. Overcooking dries out the meat, so you want to get the meat out of the oven when it gets to 165° F.

Can I Use a Store-Bought Spice Rub?

Sure! Use whatever you like. Try to choose one that pairs well with barbecue sauce.

However, if you make this recipe’s spice mix, try doubling the recipe or make even more, then store it in a jar with an air-tight lid so you have some for the next time you make this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe.

How to Make Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Mix up the spices in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

Brush both sides of the chicken thighs with olive oil. You can also use avocado oil or other good-tasting light oil.

Sprinkle the spice mixture onto both sides of the chicken thighs.

Make sure the skin side is facing up. Bake the chicken thighs, then take the pan out of the oven.

Brush both sides of the chicken thighs with bbq sauce, making sure the skin side is up. Then set oven to broil and broil the tops to caramelize the sauce.

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What to Serve With BBQ Chicken Thighs?

My favorite side dish to eat with these yummy bbq chicken thighs is Mashed Potatoes.

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If you make these delicious oven baked chicken thighs, please let me know! Just leave a comment below with a star rating.

I’d love to know how you liked them!

Baking Sheet Pan

Spice Mix

2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 ½ teaspoons Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon Cumin
2 teaspoons Paprika (or smoked paprika)

Chicken

3 pounds Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin on) about 8 thighs
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
¾ cup Barbecue Sauce (use your favorite)

Heat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet and pat dry with a paper towel.
Brush olive oil on both sides of the chicken thighs.
Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken thighs.
Make sure the skin side is up. Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165° F. Try not to overcook.
Remove from the oven and brush barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken thighs, keep the skin side up.
Switch the oven setting to Broil and place the pan back in the oven about 8 inches from the heating element. Let the bbq sauce caramelize. Watch it as the sugar in bbq sauce can burn quickly!
Serve hot and enjoy!

If you want to use boneless/skinless thighs, you may need to reduce the cook time. Check them at the 15 minute mark. Test meat with a digital meat thermometer. Cooked temp should be 165° F.

Calories will vary based on the size of the chicken thigh, and type of bbq sauce used.

Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal

Reader Interactions

Do you put BBQ sauce on chicken before or after baking?

Most grillers will apply the sauce first and then continue to baste the chicken with sauce while it cooks. This is a common practice, but it can lead to burning your chicken. You want the chicken to slowly cook to perfection and then add the sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.

Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350 or 400?

The higher the temperature when baking chicken thighs creates that golden brown outer skin that protects the dark meat from over cooking and tenderizes the inside making it even more flavorful and tender. I like to bake chicken thighs at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes long.

What temperature should I bake boneless skinless chicken thighs?

Whether they're on a sheet pan, in a skillet, or in a saucy marinade, the best temperature for cooking boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the oven is between 400°F and 450°F, with 425°F being the temperature we rely on most often.

How long does it take to cook boneless skinless chicken thighs and at what temperature?

At 425F/ 220C degrees Fahrenheit bake for 20-25 minutes. So, how long to bake boneless skinless chicken thighs is between 25 - 40 minutes depending on oven temperature and size of the chicken. For bone in chicken thighs, add additional 5 - 10 minutes to the cooking time.

oven baked bbq boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes